title: [Hanggliding--the Icarus syndrome].
abstract: Parasailing is a new sport resulting in an increasing number of severe injuries. The analysis of 152 accidents reveals typical trauma mechanisms for the different flight positions. 87 patients (57%) had their crash during the landing approach. 68 pilots (45%) were affected during their primary training course. Spine lesions were found in 30 patients. Lower limb injuries occurred in 44 cases. Detailed trauma evaluation can give a clue for systematic prophylaxis.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Unfallchirurgie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Billing
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lob
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zeller
mesh_terms: D000060:Accidents, Aviation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Gleitschirmfliegen--das Ikarus-Syndrom.